An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully designed and illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich and fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology. The perfect companion to the 75th anniversary illustrated edition of Edith Hamilton's Mythology.
Focuses on the topic of plants in Greek and Roman myth. Suitable for readers ranging from those interested in archaeology, classical literature, and ancient history to garden enthusiasts, this book comes with an original translation of selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses, an extensive bibliography, and glossary of names and places.
The Good Gardener? Nature, Humanity, and the Garden illuminates both the foundations and after-effects of humanity's deep-rooted impulse to manipulate the natural environment and create garden spaces of diverse kinds.